| It was not just the buddies but me was also infected with the lazy bug. I got carried away with the exciting new bike stuff which was initially intended as a mind diversion to avoid from mental fatigue from those endless running.
Though I was struggling to get the running mood, the 3 day break back to hometown plus the Monday work trip back to Johor really got me into lethargic mode. It lasted a few days.
Tuesday came in which I only managed to move my feet just around the neighbourhood covering 6.7km as scheduled. It was quite a warm day, so the feeling of dryness was an issue.
Wednesday, I came prepared. Exited the office just in time to catch the buddies for our 2nd last sort-a-long run 9.6km. The run was great and so was the feeling getting back to Lake Garden's cool-for-running atmosphere.
Thursday, I was back running around the neighbourhood covering 4.8km as scheduled. Again the warmness of the day was uncompromised.
Today, Saturday, our long run venue was altered to provide a different climate. We ran at Bdr Tasik Permaisuri instead covering 3 loops with the last loop engaging into 90% max HR. Our last long run together after almost 5 months giggling hundreds of kilometres. It felt great.
Tomorrow, it's time to be back on the saddle. Yes, it's Sunday. The long awaited day which I used to divert my mind from overthinking about the marathon. Cycling was never different like old times. Undermilage legs started giving way after an hour of non-stop spinning. Fortunately recovery was short, so spinning continued after 2-3 minutes recovery. Able to maintain average 24.3kph covering 64.4km in 2hr28min. |
